Self-esteem has to do with a person’s confidence, feelings of adequacy, and the overall way they think of themselves. If someone is unsure of themselves, they may feel unworthy, nervous, or sad. Self-esteem issues can also stem from other mental health concerns, such as anxiety, trauma, or depression.
Available Treatment Options
The bulk of counseling interventions for improving self-esteem include challenging negative thought patterns. Understanding the root of these thoughts can also be helpful in therapy. Therapists and counselors can help people process and resolve harmful childhood messages, challenge negative thoughts, and set goals for self-empowerment and self-love.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Self Esteem
With over fifteen years of experience working with individuals, couples and families our therapists have successfully helped many clients with complex issues that negatively impact their lives and their families in significant ways. This is why we believe in treating clients holistically (mind, body and spirit). We also believe the work clients do outside of therapy is as important as the work...
My mission is to assist clients in achieving their goals. Working together we will identify and strive for goals that will show you are making a positive steps forward. I have spent most of my counseling practice working with children, adolescents and families. Over the years I have helped my clients work through many different concerns including anxiety/depression, family communication, proble...
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child...
As a clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience, I provide individual psychotherapy, with an approach that is pragmatic, positive, practical and eclectic, using tools and techniques from CBT and DBT Approaches, such as Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and supportive approaches. My special focus (since 1992) is with the elderly, adu...
As a clinical social worker I have a pro active approach to therapy. In my practice I treat adults, couples, families and adolescents. I have had much success working with married couples who have experienced infidelity in the marriage. If you are in need of an experienced therapist who can help you deal with stress, depression, anxiety and the many problems that face us today, please call for ...
You may feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious by challenges in life that can lead to problems at work, school or in your relationships. Do you desire to think more clearly, feel empowered and in control of your emotions to focus on matters that are most important to you? Individuals in my practice find a confidential, safe place where they can explore personal areas of their lives without...
I am Dr. LaVern Cole-Ristuccia. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova-Southeastern University (NSU). I am a NY State Licensed Psychologist and have been in the field for over 20 years. I completed my internship at the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry in 1990. I specialize in working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families. I am experienced in treating...
I am excited to be joining Sullivan, Nolan and Associates in July, 2016! For the past 18 years I have enjoyed providing therapy and consultation to children, adolescents and adults experiencing difficulties with such issues as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), life changes, coping skills, parenting concerns, beavioral challenges and grief. I work primarily from a Cogniti...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist. I work with individuals and families that, I believe, have the capacity to resolve their own problems and make their own decisions with my assistance as a facilitator. My clients are often experiencing difficulty resolving interpersonal and personal problems, finding it problematic making decisions when conflicti...
My approach to psychotherapy is holistic. I not only treat the "tip of the iceberg" problems, but also address the deeper, "bottom of the ocean," issues. I treat the whole person and honor the mind-body-spirit connections, taking into account the client's cultural, religious and ethnic background, ancestry, race and immigration history. I recognize the complexity of each person's history and...
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the central component to successful psychotherapy and I bring special attention to the ongoing process of relational safety. I also believe that self-harmful behaviors always have roots in past experiences of threat and it can be life-changing to discover these connections. I work to help individuals establish goals, explore their experiences, gain...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Santa Clara, CA. I provided services to children, teens, and families. I offers support with behavioral concerns, anger, anxiety, depression, and parenting. I have worked extensively with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, as well as their family members. I utilizes a goal oriented approach to help build skills and overcom...
Acceptance. Hope. Healing. I have been practicing therapy 9 years but spent over 15 years serving youth/families in various settings (ministry, teaching, tutoring, leadership development, and mental health). I work with all ages, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations. I specialize in serving those struggling with body image, eating disorders, self harm, low self esteem, and survivors of...
Is there something that you want to change? Or understand better? About yourself or someone else? Be happier? More relaxed? At peace? Resolve and move on from the past or pain to have a more fulfilling life... I work with individuals, children, couples, and families and use brief therapy models which often result in people resolving their issues within a few sessions. I was clinically trained i...
